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<p> University Hospital Limerick is 'a severe example' of overcrowding nationwide, members of the Irish Medical Organisation told politicians.</p>

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Irish hospitals often run at 105% capacity, Oireachtas health committee told

Consultants warn that it is accepted internationally that a bed occupancy rate of anything over 85% creates challenges in hospitals

<p>Overcrowding in hospitals is 'dangerous', 'is a form of torture' and increases the risk of patients dying but has become accepted as normal, the Oireachtas health committee heard on Wednesday.</p>

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Hospital overcrowding 'form of torture and increases risk of death'

<p> Limerick student Aidan Casey was put on the Group 7 list in March, but he is still waiting for an appointment.</p>

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Vulnerable patients angered by delayed access to vaccines

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Cyberattack set cancer services 'back months, not weeks'

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Department head accused of 'disrespect' over refusal to give evidence on children’s hospital

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Health Committee to continue debate on abortion legislation

Law Society defends packaging stance

The Law Society of Ireland has defended its stance on proposed legislation which would introduce plain packaging for all tobacco products amid accusations that it has sided with tobacco manufacturers on the issue.

Fri, 14 Feb, 2014

Retailers highlight Australian measures on plain tobacco packaging

A retailers’ group has warned that the Government plan to introduce plain tobacco packaging will fail unless measures introduced in Australia are included.

Fri, 07 Feb, 2014

Oireachtas Health Committee

Irish hospitals often run at 105% capacity, Oireachtas health committee told

Hospital overcrowding 'form of torture and increases risk of death'

Vulnerable patients angered by delayed access to vaccines

Cyberattack set cancer services 'back months, not weeks'

Department head accused of 'disrespect' over refusal to give evidence on children’s hospital

Health Committee to continue debate on abortion legislation

Law Society defends packaging stance

Retailers highlight Australian measures on plain tobacco packaging

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Mick Clifford

Oireachtas Health Committee

Irish hospitals often run at 105% capacity, Oireachtas health committee told

Hospital overcrowding 'form of torture and increases risk of death'

Vulnerable patients angered by delayed access to vaccines

Cyberattack set cancer services 'back months, not weeks'

Department head accused of 'disrespect' over refusal to give evidence on children’s hospital

Health Committee to continue debate on abortion legislation

Law Society defends packaging stance

Retailers highlight Australian measures on plain tobacco packaging

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Mick Clifford

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